About the Book: Operation and Maintenance of Soil Conservation Structures
This book offers a systematic and application-oriented study of soil and water
conservation practices, emphasizing surveying techniques, landform evaluation,
structural implementation, and sustainable farming systems. It provides in-depth
insights into land use classification, slope analysis, stream ordering, and the
design, function, and site suitability of key soil conservation structures such
as bunds, terraces, check dams, and spillways.
Designed for students, agricultural engineers, extension workers, and
researchers, the book highlights site-specific planning, selection of
construction materials, cost estimation, and the preparation of Detailed Project
Reports (DPRs). A strong practical component is integrated through ground
truthing exercises, ensuring the applicability of